Monday, April 26, 2010

Baseball Necklace made from Polymer Clay in "PolymerCAFE" magazine

I originally designed this baseball, bat and glove necklace to wear to a baseball game when the symphony orchestra I played in was invited to perform at a game (complete with Fireworks and the "1812 Overture"). The team colors were red, white and blue, so I made this necklace to jazz up my regular boring black and white summer concert attire. The
team colors were red, white and blue, so I made the necklace to jazz
up my regular boring black and white summer concert attire (and managed to sneak it by the management dress code enforcer!!!).

The baseball equipment is all made from polymer clay. The mitt was adapted from a Sculpey “My Sports” mold. I sculpted the ball and bat (complete with stitching) and then made molds. The ball stitching was carefully antiqued in red acrylic paint. The cured bat and mitt were antiqued with burnt umber acrylic paint. Thin coiled wire was used to give a sense of movement to the baseballs as they dangle freely. It's such a fun necklace to wear and I especially enjoy the movement of the dangling baseballs.

I plan on offering copies of the necklace for sale by February 25, 2013, just a tad late for the first day of spring training, but perfect for opening day of the MLB baseball season. I have the supplies on hand so that customers can special order the bead chain in the colors of their favorite team. Please visit my shop at MelodyODesigns at Etsy

"PolymerCAFE" magazine chose this necklace as the 4th place winner in
its Red, White, and Blue Challenge in the May 2010 issue (Vol.8 No.4)

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From a distance this is an eye catching design in a great color combo !Then as you get closer you have to smile a BIG Smile ! Perfect for peanuts and crackerjack weather !or maybe hot dogs and beer !!! LOL! Definite Home Run design !!! Way ta score!!!Congrats!!!!m.e .:)